Upholding Employee Rights: A Union Representative’s Stand Against Workplace Bullying

This task required preparing written arguments from the perspective of a union representative addressing a workplace bullying case. The goal was to analyze the situation, cite relevant legislation, and propose appropriate actions in response to the misconduct experienced by an employee. The written piece focused on the case of Jessica, a long-term employee subjected to ongoing harassment by her manager. The analysis highlighted the psychological harm caused and identified breaches of employee wellbeing and safety standards. The work referenced key legal frameworks including the Fair Work Commission (2022), Fair Work Ombudsman (2025), and WorkSafe Victoria (2024) under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, all of which emphasize employer responsibility in preventing and addressing psychosocial hazards. The argument included practical recommendations such as formal warnings, external oversight, anti-bullying training, and system improvements. A collaborative negotiation strategy was also justified with support from Lin & Cheung (2023), while broader implications on trust and performance were noted with evidence from Duong et al. (2025) and King (2019). The response met the task's academic and legal analysis expectations while presenting a union-aligned, ethical response to workplace bullying.